21 April 2021
AIS launches resources to prioritise female health and performance
Two-time freestyle aerial skiing world champion Laura Peel says the conversations being sparked by the Australian Institute of Sport’s new Female Performance and Health Initiative will have a huge impact on the future success and wellbeing of female athletes.
Read more about AIS launches resources to prioritise female health and performance19 April 2021
Ice baths and slushies on menu for hottest Games ever
Australia’s Olympic team is expected to drink up to 500 litres of ice-cold slushies a day to cope with oppressive summer conditions in Tokyo, but the plan to beat the heat has been more than two years in the making.
Read more about Ice baths and slushies on menu for hottest Games ever13 April 2021
Tables turn with game-changing grant for Paralympic team
A switch to table tennis has given Danni Di Toro's sporting career a new lease of life.
Read more about Tables turn with game-changing grant for Paralympic team09 April 2021
New AIS program accelerating careers for women athletes
Women athletes will be supported to pursue professional career options in the Australian sport industry as part of a new program being launched today by the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).
Read more about New AIS program accelerating careers for women athletes01 April 2021
‘Don’t let fear hold you back’: How our newest Good Village ambassador re-discovered sport
It took a sport called Murderball for Shae Graham to overcome one of her biggest fears.
Read more about ‘Don’t let fear hold you back’: How our newest Good Village ambassador re-discovered sport26 March 2021
The AIS congratulates Jared Tallent on a wonderful career, spanning three Olympic Games.
Read more about A wonderful Tallent retires25 March 2021
Opals draw on gold medal advice to be ready for Tokyo
Four Olympic gold medallists joined the Australian senior women’s basketball squad as the Opals aim for a return to the podium at Tokyo.
Read more about Opals draw on gold medal advice to be ready for Tokyo24 March 2021
New Olympic sport basketball’s version of Big Bash
It’s a new Olympic and Commonwealth Games sport, so the Australian 3x3 basketball squad was excited to come into camp at the AIS in March.
Read more about New Olympic sport basketball’s version of Big Bash18 March 2021
Athlete Support to Close the Gap
She has one the most infectious laughs in Australian sport, but AIS Share A Yarn Ambassador Janice Blackman has some powerful messages on National Close the Gap Day, March 18.
Read more about Athlete Support to Close the Gap